Answers

Subtract 4/98 from 5/75

5/75 - 4/98 is 19/735.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
   5/75 = 5 × 98/75 × 98 = 490/7350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
   4/98 = 4 × 75/98 × 75 = 300/7350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/7350 - 300/7350 = 490 - 300/7350 = 190/7350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/735

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